The 2026 State of Nonprofit Consulting
Real insights on pricing, demand, and sustainability.
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AÂ Comprehensive Analysis of Nonprofit Consulting
381Â Nonprofit Consultant Respondents
Survey Conducted in December 2025
Analysis on 12 Key Benchmarks
About the Study
Nonprofit consulting has grown rapidly—but without shared data, clear norms, or reliable benchmarks.
For years, nonprofit consultants have been left to navigate pricing, sales, sustainability, and scope largely on their own—relying on anecdotes, peer whispers, or advice that doesn’t reflect the realities of this sector.
This study was created to change that.
Over six weeks, we surveyed 381 nonprofit consultants to understand what the industry actually looks like today—how consultants are working, what they’re earning, how they find clients, and where the model is breaking down.
The result is the most comprehensive snapshot of nonprofit consulting to date.
What the Study CoversÂ
The benchmark explores:
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Who nonprofit consultants are and how they work
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What services consultants are being hired to provide
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How consultants find clients and sell their work
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Pricing models, project sizes, and income ranges
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Where sustainability breaks down—and why
Throughout the report, quantitative findings are paired with real, open-ended responses from consultants themselves.
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